The Creative String Experience

Music is an Art…

... and we believe that each student is an artist. We strive to offer an innovative and inspiring experiences that connect students with their passion for all music and encourages them to create and perform styles of music that they really, really enjoy playing.

Going to SPLA is the highlight of my week. It has changed the way I look at life and I would not be the person I am today without it.

Z. Z. ~ student

Improvisation, Teamwork & Creative Self-Expression

Our Alternative String Groups are small 6-9 student classes that meet weekly for a year-round program filled with improvisation, rhythm & groove, rock string playing, and more!
Find out more about ASG, and audition!

Robert Anderson

Violin

As co-founder of String Project Los Angeles, Robert enjoys teaching the art of improvisation and encouraging musical creativity in young string players.

Jacob Szekely

Cello

As co-founder and music director of String Project LA, Jacob discovered Jazz when he was accepted to study classical cello performance at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy, and thereafter began leading a musical double life.

Andrea Whitt

Viola

Andrea completed her Master’s degree in viola performance at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) under the instruction of Masao Kawasaki and Catharine Carroll.

Luis Mascaro

Violin

Luis was one of the few selected musicians to perform live at the 50th Grammy Awards with the Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin).

Thomas Lea

Viola

Mr. Lea has been a member and performed with such orchestras as the New World Symphony, Dakah Hiphop Orchestra, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

John Crooks

Bass

John Crooks compositions expand the range of forms available to improvisers through use of novel computer-based frameworks.